Papadahandi , Dec, 19:The three-day MP Block-Level Sports Competition was inaugurated today at Jatabal High School, Ghugudipada Panchayat, Papadahandi Block. The event started with a ritual at Shree Shree Shiva Temple in Jatabal, followed by torch lighting and the ceremonial flag hoisting at the school’s sports ground. The guests of honor also lit the ceremonial lamp. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Member of Parliament…
Silver Jubilee of Brahma Kumari Ashram Celebrated; “God Has Sent Us with a Great Purpose,” Says Vachaspati
Nirakarpur, Dec, 19: God has sent us to this earth with a great mission. Along with embracing spirituality and discipline as guiding principles in human life, we must also remain bound together in universal unity. For promoting universal unity and faith, Vachaspati Surama Padhi Prajapita Brahma Kumari Ishwarai attended as the chief guest at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Brahma Kumari University Service Center…
Unique Art and Folk Dance Traditions Define the District
Nabarangpur, Dec, 19: The folk festival of Nabarangpur district, ‘Mandei’, has been inaugurated. The chief guest was State Minister for School and Mass Education, Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Social Security, Nityananda Gand, along with honored guests including Rajya Sabha MP Muna Khan, Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari, Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi, Jharigaon MLA Narsingh Bhatara, and municipal head Kunu Nayak. The…
Rani Duduma Sub-Committee to Consist of 21 Members
Nandapur, Dec, 19: A meeting of the Nandapur Tourism Development Council was held on Wednesday at the block office campus of Nandapur in Koraput district. The meeting was chaired by B.D. Durga Prasad Dora. Present at the meeting were three vice presidents of the council – Gopal Krishna Beberta, Sheikh Gafur, Gopal Matam, MLA representative Kamesh Kamudi, editor Tushar Kant Mahanti, advisor Bhagwan Khara, forest…
Festival to Feature 534 Stalls This Year
Koraput, Dec, 19: In just five days, the national-level festival will begin. The district administration has reached the final stage of preparations. This time, the festival area has been expanded. The festival grounds cover approximately 2 lakh square feet. Arrangements have been made to accommodate over 1 lakh visitors, including all necessary facilities. More than 50 toilets have been set up. Last year, 356 stalls…
National Census to Be Conducted in 2027
Delhi, Dec, 19: The central government has decided to conduct the census in two phases.A budget of Rs 11,718 crore has been approved for the census. House-to-house enumeration will begin from April 2026. For the first time, a digital census will be conducted, where data will be collected through a mobile application. This application will be available in Hindi, English, and regional language
District-Level Observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Held
Nabarangpur:Dec, 19: The 16-day campaign to prevent gender-based violence and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women were observed at the district headquarters of Nabarangpur on Wednesday. This year, the campaign focused on “Uniting to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls”. It was inaugurated on November 25 at the Dabugaon Mission Shakti Bhawan by the District Collector. The district-level celebration and…
Woman Cadet Heera Scales Goriechen Peak, Brings Glory to the State
Jaipur, Dec 19: Woman cadet Heera Shisha has successfully climbed the Goriechen peak in the Himalayan mountain range. The peak rises approximately 21,000 feet above sea level. Heera, a second-year student of the English Department at Bikramdev University and a cadet of the 2nd Odisha NCC Battalion, has made her university proud. She qualified for the climb of the 7,000-meter-high peak through rigorous training. After…
Nabarangpur District-Level Cultural Folk Festival “Mandei 2025” Inaugurated
Nabarangpur, Dec 19: Like every year, the District-Level Cultural Folk Festival “Mandei 2025” is being celebrated this year as well with great grandeur and enthusiasm in Nabarangpur district. The festival aims to preserve, promote, and showcase local talent through art and culture. Before the commencement of the festival, Nabarangpur District Collector and Chairman of the District Cultural Council, Dr. Maheshwar Sai, along with Cabinet Minister…
Ramesh Palaka Appointed as District President of Congress Scheduled Caste Community
Muniguda, Dec 19: Former senior Congress leader Ramesh Palaka from the Muniguda area of the Bisam Katak Assembly constituency has been appointed as the District President of the Scheduled Caste Community of the Congress Party in Rayagada district. Ramesh Palaka has been associated with the Indian National Congress for many years and has been carrying out his responsibilities sincerely and efficiently. In recognition of his…